(Quotes are capsules of information, reinforcement, or enlightenment.)


“He spoke of very simple things—that it is right for a gull to fly, that freedom is the very nature of his being, that whatever stands against that freedom must be set aside, be it ritual or superstition or limitation in any form.”
and
“The only true law is that which leads to freedom,” Jonathan said. “There is no other.”
and
“…the forces of rulers and ritual slowly, slowly will kill our freedom to live as we choose.”

Richard Bach – ‘Jonathon Livingston Seagull’


Coaching Point: Freedom, indeed, lovely freedom.

However, Freedom has attendant Responsibility.

Freedom is earned, not granted. It is earned – and re-earned – by treating it responsibly. I am responsible for and to my freedom. Without my being responsible it withers.

In what ways do you demonstrate responsibility for your freedom?


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